Led the field however was reeled in late for third 3L at Southside Pakenham Mdn-Sw over 2200m Synthetic. Sat up with the leaders and wasn't disgraced when fourth 3L at Southside Pakenham Mdn-Sw over 2200m Synthetic.

Positioned midfield and had chance to run on but ultimately outclassed 9.2L at Southside Pakenham Mdn-Sw over 1600m Synthetic. Every chance after settling outside the leader, dropping to fifth 11.3L at Moe Mdn-Sw over 2069m Heavy 9.

Held spot to the line for fifth and never a winning chance 3.9L at Southside Pakenham Mdn-Sw over 2200m Synthetic. Gave a great sight out in front but was reeled in easily for third 2.6L at Southside Pakenham Mdn-Sw over 2200m Synthetic.

Held position to the line for third after going forward at Ballarat Synthetic. Sat behind the speed and narrowly failed to make up the ground at Southside Pakenham Synthetic. Should relish the rise in distance here.

Ran on ok for fifth after settling midfield in transit 2.2L at Moe Mdn-Sw over 1600m Soft 7. Ridden positively on the pace but had to settle for fourth 9.6L at Moe Mdn-Sw over 2069m Heavy 9.

Took over at the 400m however found one better at Southside Cranbourne. Settled on the speed and tried very hard for third at Southside Pakenham Synthetic. Building up momentum towards a much deserved maiden win.

Found a nice spot behind the speed but did little in the run home 15.4L at Mornington Mdn-Sw over 2445m. Always doing the chasing after displaying no early speed 13.8L at Bairnsdale Mdn-Sw over 1600m Soft 5. Second-up.

Had a big task ahead settling well back in the running 3.7L at Bendigo Mdn-Sw over 1600m Soft 6. Too far back in the running to be a serious threat 13.7L at Moe Mdn-Sw over 2069m Heavy 9.

Did pass a few tired horses but ultimately left run too late 5.4L at Moe Bm52 over 2069m Heavy 10. Had a tough task from the start and never a danger beaten 9.1L at Mornington Mdn-Sw over 1500m Soft 5.

Ran on ok for fifth after settling midfield in transit 2.9L at Bairnsdale. Expect to see sharp improvement from him second-up.